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"Vijayanagara"
is such that the pupil of they eye has never seen a place like it.."
so eulogized Abdul Razaq, a Muslim envoy who visited Hampi, the
erstwhile capital of the Vijayanagara kingdom, in 1443.
You can still glimpse the splendour of Vijayanagara in its ruins.
The Virupaksha Temple rises majestically at the western end of a
700m long street that was once the famous Hampi bazaar. This is
the only temple at Hampi that is still used for worship. Nearby
is the 6.7 m tall monolith of Ugra Narasimha, seated under a canopy
of a seven hooded snake.
The most splendid monument of Hampi is undoubtly the Vithala Temple
Complex. The 56 pillars in the main hall produce musical notes when
struck. To the east of the hall is the famous Stone Chariot with
stone wheels that actually revolve! Hampi is full of such surprises.
Like the King's Balance, where ruling kings were weighed against
grain, gold or money which was then distributed to the poor. Or
the Queen's Bath, with its arched corridors, projecting balconies
and lotus - shaped fountains. Or even the Lotus Mahal in the 'Zenana'
enclosure.
A beautiful Two-Storied place with recessed archways set in geometric
regularity and opening out to the sun and the wind like the petals
of a flower. The imposing Elephant Stables have arched entrances
and domes. And in the Royal Enclosure of the city is the Hazara
Rama Temple.
Explore
Hampi at your own pace. Its monuments - like its centuries old patience
and wisdom must be savoured bit by bit.
Local Festival:
The Vijayanagar Festival is organized by the Government of Karnataka
in December. Dance, drama, music, fireworks, puppet shows, spectacular
processions, all combine to recreate the grandeur of the bygone
era.
Languages Spoken:
Kannada, Hindi, English. When to go there. October to March
How to get there:
Air :
The nearest Airport is Bellary (74 kms). Other convenient airports
are at Belgaum (190 kms) and Bangalore(353 kms).
Rail :
Hospet is the nearest railhead (13 kms). Hospet is linked by rail
to Bangalore, Bijapur, Hubli and Guntakal.
"Vijayanagara"
is such that the pupil of they eye has never seen a place like it.."
so eulogized Abdul Razaq, a Muslim envoy who visited Hampi, the
erstwhile capital of the Vijayanagara kingdom, in 1443. 
Explore
Hampi at your own pace. Its monuments - like its centuries old patience
and wisdom must be savoured bit by bit. 
